Head of Advisory &

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Norwich; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson, retained by a leading global energy intelligence provider, seeks a Head of Advisory & Business Development to drive growth across international wind markets. The role blends strategic consulting leadership with hands-on business development to shape advisory services and strengthen client relationships.

You will lead the advisory function, expand into onshore wind, and work with senior leadership to identify opportunities, manage projects and deliver commercial outcomes for

Qualifications

• Established experience within the global wind energy sector, with consulting and commercial growth.
• Strong understanding of offshore/onshore wind markets, investment considerations and market participants.
• Proven track record in leading advisory engagements and converting opportunities into clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop advisory function delivering strategic consulting across offshore wind with future onshore expansion.
• Drive business development, identify opportunities and form strategic partnerships.
• Advise developers and investors with insights to support investment decisions.
• Lead complex consulting projects with high client satisfaction and commercial relevance.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Business development

Wind energy sector

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Taylor Hopkinson has been retained by a leading global provider of energy intelligence and advisory services to appoint a Head of Advisory & Business Development, supporting the continued growth of its international wind energy business.

With an established presence across the global offshore wind sector, this organisation provides market intelligence, strategic advisory and commercial insights to developers, investors, suppliers and other key industry stakeholders. Its services support investment decisions, market entry strategies and commercial development across international renewable energy markets.

Following the expansion of its offering into onshore wind, the business is seeking an experienced industry professional to lead its advisory function while driving business development and commercial growth across its wider portfolio.

This appointment will combine strategic consulting leadership with hands-on business development, offering the opportunity to shape advisory services, strengthen client relationships and support the organisation's continued expansion across global wind markets.

The Role:

• Lead and develop the advisory function, overseeing the delivery of strategic consulting engagements across offshore wind, with future expansion into onshore wind.

• Drive business development activities across the wider organisation, identifying commercial opportunities, strategic partnerships and new client relationships.

• Act as a trusted advisor to developers, investors and industry stakeholders, providing strategic insights to support investment and commercial decision-making.

• Lead the delivery of complex consulting projects, ensuring high-quality outputs, commercial relevance and strong client satisfaction.

• Develop and execute business development strategies, maintaining structured target lists, qualified opportunities and clear commercial priorities.

• Work closely with senior leadership, sales and customer success teams to coordinate business development activities and convert opportunities into long-term client relationships.

• Strengthen the organisation's advisory offering through the development of new services, methodologies and market intelligence capabilities.

• Represent the business at industry events, conferences and client meetings, strengthening its market position and industry network.

• Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to the advisory team, supporting professional development and consistent delivery standards.

• Identify emerging market trends, investment opportunities and strategic developments across global offshore and onshore wind markets.

• Maintain oversight of business development performance, ensuring opportunities are progressed effectively and aligned with wider commercial objectives.

The Candidate:

• Established experience within the global wind energy sector, ideally combining strategic advisory, consulting and commercial business development.

• Strong understanding of offshore wind markets, including industry dynamics, investment considerations, supply chains and key market participants.

• Proven track record of leading consulting engagements, strategic projects or advisory services within renewable energy or infrastructure.

• Demonstrable experience identifying, developing and converting commercial opportunities into long-term client relationships.

• An established international network across wind developers, investors, suppliers and other industry stakeholders.

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify market opportunities and translate strategic insights into business growth.

• Experience leading, mentoring or developing teams within a consulting, advisory or commercially focused environment.

• Comfortable engaging with senior executives, investors and industry decision-makers, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Highly organised and hands-on, with the ability to balance strategic leadership, project delivery and business development responsibilities.

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline, with experience in energy intelligence, management consulting or renewable energy considered advantageous.